The summer season is a time of year when you’ll usually be on the road more often, which means that your vehicle needs to be in the best operating condition possible. There are a few things that you can check on your vehicle or let Road Runner Auto Care check before getting on the road, especially if you’re taking a long trip, such as the fluids in your vehicle as well as the electrical system.

Prepare Your Vehicle for Summer Weather

One thing that you should do in the summer is changing your oil. Use a thicker weight because the heat in the summer will thin the oil faster than the colder temperatures in winter. You don’t want to leave old oil in your vehicle because this is what keeps the components of your motor lubricated. Road Runner Auto Care can also change the oil filter, which means that more debris in the oil and motor will be trapped instead of circulating through the vehicle.

Check your tire pressure, which is something that many drivers don’t think about. Warmer temperatures expand air faster than colder temperatures. You want to keep the tire pressure a bit lower in the summer months to allow for this expansion, increasing the pressure in the winter.